Milton James Orchekowsky, 92, died from complications from pneumonia, June 20th, 2026 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton WI.

Jim was born November 6, 1933 in Manitowoc, WI, the son of Theodore and Mildred (Petrasek) Orchekowsky.

Jim graduated from New Holstein High School, class of 1952.

Following graduation, he served with the U.S. Army stationed at FT. Leonard Wood, MS, Houston, TX, and New York City, from 1956-1961.

In April 1957 he married the former Mary Jean Genevieve Benson in New Jersey. They were married for over 38 years until her passing in 1996.

After moving back to WI in 1962, Jim's career as a Tool and Die Engineer led him to Paragon Electronics, and Hayssen Mfg. in Sheboygan.

Jim moved to Seattle, WA in 1980 to continue his career at Boeing Co. working until his retirement in 1995.

Jim was a member of the Knights of Columbus at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, New Holstein, WI and a member of their Choir. He was also a member of Men's Barbershop Choir in Des Moines, WA.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death, by his wife, Mary Jean (Benson) Orchekowsky, his son Steven John Orchekowsky, Sister Elaine (Harold) Roeh, his brothers Don, who passed away as an infant, Kenny Orchekowsky, and Erwin(Erv) Orchekowsky.

Survivors include his sons; Christopher James Orchekowsky and Mark Joseph Orchekowsky; Daughter-in-law, Angela (Steven) Ursino; Jim's brother, Gerald Joseph Orchekowsky; Grandchildren Heidi Lehman, Ryan Orchekowsky, and Gianna "Gigi" Orchekowsky; Great Grandchildren, Hudson Lehman and Chloe Hymes, numerous nieces and nephews, and friends throughout his lifetime, especially his special friend "sweetheart" Carol Bercham.

Per Jim's wishes cremation has taken place and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Rosary Catholic Church (1724 Madison St, New Holstein) Saturday, June 27th at 11 a.m. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m., at the church with burial and military honors at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, New Holstein, WI.